DRAFT OR TRADES

[celticpride1]

As Celtics fans for the past 7 years we got spoiled with KG Pierce and Allen did we not? The main thing going forward is do we try a quick rebuild or  go young and draft young guys?My thought would be to try and go through the draft. I would shop Rondo and if Danny got the right deal for him I would trade him but It would have to be for the right deal. What that is I dont know. Jeff Green maybe able to take that next step next year I hope to god he can. ALL these picks what to do only Danny knows. If you where Danny what would you do?

[celticmania]

I think the worst thing he can do is sign a bunch of mediocre players because we will just be a mediocre team losing in the 1st round Year after year. I think always draft the high upside players because upside sells in trades. Be patient and after a few years of drafting well and spending responsibly we can put together a good team using the cap space we have and the young developing players to trade, if they dont become stars themselves. We have Danny.... We're in good hands

[Mr October]

If the Celtics want to trade into a quick rebuild, they will need to target a top 10 or at least top 20 player. The trick is most of those players are not available at draft time. The closest candidates are:

1. Kevin Love - but Minnesota is still determined to keep him. The soonest i think he is available is mid season next year.
2. Carmelo Anthony - free agent, so can't get him on draft day. He is going to play the market of contenders, which rules out the Celtics.

No other superstars are remotely available. In the next couple years a few big names will approach free agency and we have to hope things sour on their current teams, or a trade can happen:

Westbrook, Noah, Harden, George - these guys could become available if their current team panics. But we aren't there yet. I dont want to give up a multi draft pick plus Rondo and Sully package for Harden and George anyway. I don't see them as number one guys.

I say draft players, stay young, develop them, keep a few veterans around to set the tone, then reassess next year. Certainly keep tabs on Kevin Love, and make smart upgrade trades when possible.

[Mr October]

Garnett and Ray Allen were available because they were on bad teams, and were about to hit their decline, and were approaching free agency.

Today's declining all nba players are still on winning teams. Nowitzki and Duncan aren't going anywhere. Wade is tied to James and Bosh, and will most likely stay together in Miami.

Kobe is no longer all nba level, and his contract isn't going anywhere. Not that we want Kobe or Wade anyway. 

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

I think DA does a combination of both. Tries to get some really good players through the draft with all these picks we have PLUS wheel and deal for a couple good players and hopefully  an all-star or maybe two.  It will be interesting to say the least!!!!